TripAdvisor names 95 attractions in Hanoi

TripAdvisor, the US’s premier travel website, has rated the best 95
attractions in Hanoi in 2014 based on the reviews from people who have
visited the capital city of Vietnam.

The Hanoi
Ca tru Club tops the list with most reviews saying they had an
enchanting cultural experience when listening to ca tru (ceremonial
singing).

Ca tru, also known as Hat a dao, is an
ancient type of music featuring female vocalists. It is a complex form
of poetry found in the north of Vietnam using lyrics written in
traditional Vietnamese poetic forms. It was recognised by UNESCO as an
Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding in October
2009.

Hanoi Old Quarter, which comprises nearly 40 streets packed with shops selling all kinds of goods, comes in second.

It is followed by the Vietnam Women’s Museum and the Vietnam Museum
of Ethnology. The Thang Long Ca Tru Theatre, the Temple of Literature
and Hoan Kiem Lake are also among the list.

Earlier, Hanoi was also named the cheapest destination for a city break
this summer in the website’s fourth annual TripIndex Cities.

A city break here will cost visitors 155.30 USD for a one-night stay
in a four-star hotel during June-August, including round-trip taxi
transportation, cocktails for two and a two-course dinner paired with a
bottle of wine.-VNA